RCCG Expels Pastor Over Attempted Adultery

A pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Gideon Bakare, has been excommunicated by the church for attempting adultery.

The church announced the randy pastor’s excommunication in a statement on Wednesday.

In a viral video, Bakare, who was scantily cladded, was caught sitting  in a compromising position with a woman who is believed to be a wife of a member of the church’s branch in Akure, Ondo state capital.

RCCG spokesperson, Olaitan Olubiyi, said Bakare, by his deed, had smeared the reputation of the church.

Olubiyi described the action of Bakare as immoral, saying it was against the the creeds of the church and what it stood for.

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“The Redeemed Christian Church of God has excommunicated Mr Gideon Bakare and relieved him of all ministerial duties in the Mission,” the statement read.

“Bakare, who was an Assistant Pastor in the Church was recently accused of attempted act of adultery with a woman in her matrimonial home in Akure, Ondo State.

“The Church dissociated itself from such immoral act of Mr Bakare and described it as being completely contrary to the core values, doctrines, beliefs and practices of the RCCG and the undiluted word of God.

“The Church, after reviewing the report of her investigation, noted that by his conduct, Bakare has not only tainted his personal reputation but has portrayed the Church in a bad light.”

The church enjoined the pastor to relinquish its properties at his disposal with immediate effect and should stay away from connections related to the mission.

”Mr Bakare has therefore been directed to return all official items in his custody and stay off all associated connections with the Mission with immediate effect.” the statement read.